I live in an old house where tree roots clog up my plumbing. In the past 10 years I've had to have plumbers out every other year. I WILL CALL NO ONE BUT PRATER! NO ONE. (I even have a friend who's a plumber and I use Prater) They are always quick to respond. The jobs were always done the same day. They're professional, extremely nice, and always friendly with a smile. Prater never leaves any mess or even sign they were here, other than a job well done! Today I had Daniel and Sol, two of the nicest men you could meet. Such respect for the client. I can't say enough nice things about those two! I've used two other plumbing companies in the past and was never truly satisfied. From the first time I had Prater come out, I was a customer for life. 10 stars. read more

Thank you to the team at Prater Plumbing helping me in a variety of situations. Top notch quality especially when Sal shows up!!

Mario serviced our multipure water system. Mario recommended that we use an aerator tool to remove the filter from the water spigot to improve the water flow. Mario is professional, knowledgeable and has a great personality. I highly recommend this company! read more

Prater plumbing is the best. I have been using them for 10 years or more. Mario Gonzalez is the best. I had a bathroom sink leak he was here the next day. I was told I needed a new faucet. I checked my paperwork which I keep for anything purchased for the house. Lifetime warranty on all parts. I called the company not knowing what was needed. Wrong part got ordered so I had the plumber order the part for me. Got it all straightened out and I now have a working bathroom sink. read more

So sad Prater Plumbing was one of my first introductions to Ventura and the service was consistently subpar. 1. The plumber Co$& installed the large, front loading washer and dryer and DID NOT level the washer nor the dryer. I pushed both with one finger and both tipped. I called him back before he left and asked that he level them. 2. The plumber Co$& DID NOT turn on the gas to ensure the dryer would dry clothes, see picture. I asked him before he left if the dryer was working. He laughed at my question and said yes. Well it turned "ON" via the electrical plug, but could not dry clothes due to lack of gas. 3. After running the washer after the two plumbers left the washer leaked overnight, see picture. When they sent someone back the next day he said the leak was not from their work, but after he left - no more leak...hmmm. The main office ended up saying that they knew the leak was from their work and was fixed after day 2. When I called the main office and asked if Sa$ was the owner he said no, he runs the office and schedules the teams. When I asked to speak to the owner, Sa$ said he was part owner. What? Finally, Prater plumbing kept asking me to book a follow up service with them, which I declined twice as I was concerned by their lack of professionalism and quality work and THEY still sent someone out to my house with no confirmed appointment which felt very uncomfortable and violated my privacy. My friends have asked for the name of the company to ensure they never call them. :( so sad. read more

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Great experience! Had a new toilet put in and a tankless hot water heater. They were punctual, professional, and caring. Had a small problem which was dealt with quickly. Their price was awesome and their service was exceptional, I would definitely recommend them. read more

Excellent service and friendly staff. They came out on short notice too. Had an angle stop that would not turn off, couldn't do anything else till that was fixed. read more

Prater Plumbing provide excellent service. I had 3 plumbers came over and can not fox the problem. i called Prater plumbing and fixed it with no hazzle. read more

Prater Plumbing were timely, and offered very good service. I was able to use an item that I had not been been able to use in years. Job well done. read more

I had Prater Plumbing, come out because I was having problems with not having hot water in my shower. They told me that it was my faucet cartridge . They charge me $280 to replace the cartridge in the faucet that did not fix the problem. They came back out and told me that I needed the whole faucet the fix the problem . They cut a hole in my wall replace the faucet charge me $800 did not repair the hole that they cut in the wall that did not fix the problem either. each time they sent two people out so they could double charge me on labor. They diagnosed that it was the water heater that was wrong. They ordered the part and they wanted another $800 to put the new part in I found somebody else to put the new part in for $200 and now they're charging me another $280 for two people that took them 15 minutes to diagnose the problem and they're charging me for an hours labor for two people read more

Highly recommend Prater Plumbing for all your plumbing needs. Sal, Mario and Eric are very knowledgeable and professional. They helped me with what turned out to be a complicated job and they handled it efficiently and professionally. Thank you to the Team! read more

Prater plumbing is Camarillo's best!! They dont gauge you for extra money and their work is quality! A+++

I loved these guys..they were extremely nice..thorough..and very fairly priced. They came highly recommended and I was very happy with them

Prater Plumbing is honest, reliable, and trustworthy.... They were referred to me by a close friend....Leo is very passionate about his work, takes it seriously and is very sincere... I heartily recommend them. read more

I have used Prather Plumbing for 4 jobs over the years. They are super professional, on time and do solid work.

GET ESTIMATE IN WRITING! We've worked with Prater a few times over the past decade and just had a recirculating pump installed and our sewer line cleaned out. We got multiple estimates and went with Prater because the estimates were similar and we had good experience with Prater in the past. However, the cost ended up MUCH higher than the estimate and, unfortunately, I hadn't gotten the estimate in writing. Last time I make that mistake. We haven't had any issues with their work, but be sure to get estimates in writing. read more

Both of my toilets had a leak at the base. I called Prater Plumbing and they answered and set up an appointment for the next day. Prater arrive right on time (actually a little early). They were able to pin point what the issue was and resolved it with an hour. I am so impressed with the amazing customer service and their knowledge was superior. They explained everything in great detail and I am so thankful and grateful that Prater was able to resolve my issue. THANK YOU PRATER read more

I needed a plumber quickly due to a leak, Sal responded immediately, setup the inspection next day and took care of an easy pipe fix. Prayer plumbing is professional, fair priced and wonderful to work with. We are extremely happy to have found Sal and Prater plumbing. The last note that we would like to add is that Prater Plumbing is Veteran Owned as well which we were happy to support.. read more

They responded quick and were able to come late on a Friday night. Cody fixed our problem and was very knowledgeable and thorough. We highly recommend them! read more

First and foremost Sal is absolutely amazing!. He came out and gave us an estimate for free, he is also very professional and passionate about what he does. I have too many nice things to say about this company to fit into this review. I highly recommend Prater Plumbing for your plumbing needs. read more

Needed traps put in gas lines. Super quick response. Was able to fit me in. Great work - clean installation. Also answered my questions. Sal did great work. Highly recommend. read more

Water filter system was leaking all heavily under my sink. I called them and in 1/2 hour, Sal was here. He fixed the problem at a reasonable price. He used gloves, mask and shoe protectors before entering the house. So thankful for their fast response read more

Had a emergency at my home. The kitchen faucet was leaking and created a mess in our house. Prater came in and took care of it right away. They were knowledgeable and professional. Thank you for your help. read more

They were fair, honest and professional. Would use them again in a heartbeat. Very knowledgeable and thorough. Extremely pleased and satisfied customer. read more

Christian and Leo showed up before scheduled time and was eager to assist! They couldn't seem to find the leak right away but they weren't leaving until they did. They're an awesome team and obviously passionate about what they do. I'd definitely recommend them over anyone else and I'm so happy I found them! read more

I had a leak in my two story house from my upstairs bathroom which was leaking into my living room. Figuring that they were going to have to cut a gigantic hole in my ceiling, they didn't but fixed the problem! They were very professional and quick! They were very nice and helpful with telling me what was going on, to someone that was clueless. My plumber was Leo and he was great! I will be calling Prater Plumbing for any of my other plumbing needs in the future. read more

What a great experience. I contacted Prater Plumbing to fix my clogged drain in Camarillo. I don't think I've ever called a service person who was nicer than Sal. This young guy exudes friendliness. When he got here, his amiable nature and professionalism painted the picture of a fellow who loves his job and life. At first, he failed to clear the tough clog in the pipes. But he insisted on trying again, and then when that failed, he tried a third time...I myself was ready to give up and pay him for his time. But he kept at it, and where another company had failed to clear the drain, he eventually succeeded. His work ethic kept him on the job until it was done. Doesn't it feel good to use Yelp for positive reviews instead of complaints? This one was easy to write. I'm very happy right now. Now I have a working sink. Thanks, Sal. read more

I called them on Sunday when my tenant called me to report that when she is using the washing machine, the water is coming out of her kitchen sink. When I called, they quickly answered the phone and were very professional (surprising considering it was a Sunday). They gave me a fair and honest price and got a service call scheduled for this morning. Today they came out and took care of the problem and even tested everything to make sure there are no more issues. My tenant is happy and the problem is solved. I will definitely keep their number handy for further plumbing/rooter projects. read more

Last night I noticed the water in our kitchen sink was coming back up through both drains. Pffft. No problem, I thought. I flicked the switch to the garbage disposal. Suddenly the nasty drain water started bubbling up, filling the drain even faster. Damn... my (everyone's) go to strategy has failed. My dad sells plumbing and is an amateur plumber himself, so I asked him for his advice. He tells me to take apart the pipes underneath the sink and check the trap. No problem. 20 minutes later I've taken apart every pipe under the sink and still nothing. So my dear ol' dad comes over and he takes a look. And says we should check the "clean out". We we walk around the side of the house and found it and opened the cap and GUUUSH! all the trapped water comes spraying out. My pops says that ain't normal. So he recommends I try to snake it, if I have one, which I do. And if I can't then call a plumber. So I snake it and snake it, and just can't seem to clear it and now its about my bed time. My precious evening is ruined. First world problems. So the next morning I call Joseph Prater Plumbing after hearing good things about them and a recommendation from a friend. I explain the problem and they say they can get someone to me by 2pm. 11 am Christian shows up. Bonus. He diagnoses the situation, jumps on the phone to explain to me, and I give him the go ahead. He snakes it from the inside and the outside and clears our drain like it ain't no thang. I'm at work so I did not have the pleasure, but my wife reports Christian was a polite gentleman, and he took care of the problem like a true professional. He also helped install the plumbing when the house were built in our neighborhood, Village at the Park, so he has insider knowledge of how these homes are laid out. All in all, it was a 5 star experience. We will be calling Jospeh Prater Plumbing for our next plumbing misadventure. read more

Always great service. Today I called needing a plumber as I thought I could fix something myself and in the middle of it realized I was so wrong!! Called and got Sal on phone, he helped me over the phone and saved the day! Thank you Sal!! You are the best! read more

Christian was my technician and everything went well. He came on time. He cleared out the items under my kitchen sink before thoroughly snaking the drain. He cleaned everything up after. I've used Prater plumbing many times in the past and have never been disappointed. read more

My grandparents used them for years since the 1990's when it was Joseph Prater plumbing. We had plumbing issues that looked like it was going to take a significant amount of construction to reach and resolve. However, Sal was relentless in exploring solutions, with great success! Prater staff also did a fabulous job with a bathroom remodel advice for us last year. They are honest and reasonable still to this day. We are grateful to them and highly recommend them. read more

Absolutely recommend this company, they did an outstanding job at a fair price. Leo (and associate) are fine people ;-)

I have been using Prater Plumbing for years and have always been happy with their quick response and professional service. Today I had a leak under the kitchen sink and Christian was here quickly, assessed the problem, and explained my options. The work was done quickly and pricing is fair. I highly recommend Prater Plumbing! read more

Prater Plumbing went above and beyond any of my expectations. I needed help immediately, and they were able to fulfill my requests around my time schedule. They came to my place of business at 4 am to meet MY deadlines and still be on schedule to meet their own obligations scheduled for their day. This happened for two days straight and another day when they had the time. I will NEVER use another plumbing company!! Sal, Christian and Manuel were professional, courteous and extremely helpful on assisting me with my options for the changes that I needed done for our renovation. A "Gold Mine" of a company!! read more

This was not my first time using Prater Plumbing, I have been using them for several years. Each and every time I have been happy with the service and believe them to be fair and honest. This time Leo and Christian came out to my home to replace my disposal. When they got to my home ... on time ... they tried to get the one working before taking it out. It was only 2 years old. They did it! My disposal came back to life and then they showed me to put ice in it to help keep the blades sharp and moving. They were so helpful and honest. They could have just taken the one out and put the new one in and charged more money. I really appreciate their integrity. I will definitely continue to use them in the future and recommend them to anyone who needs a plumbing service. Thank you for being professional and kind. read more

Prater Plumbing is AMAZING! They have provided high quality, efficient and timely work. I had water damage in my home and the staff understood and took the time to explain their work. They even go above and beyond after the job is finished! They walked me through the steps so I felt comfortable with everything. They are prompt, reliable, kind , extremely knowledgeable and have consistently provided high quality work at my home. Thank you all - Sal, Christian and Cody you gentlemen are fantastic!! I will continue to use Prater Plumbing and I will highly recommend them to friends and family. This is definitely a company to trust in your home. read more

Their motto is, "Honesty, Integrity, Affordability," and they live up to this wonderfully. So pleased with the work and all my interactions with Prater plumbers. Would definitely recommend and hire again! read more

NOPE : Two weeks ago, I called to have someone come out and check out a toilet that wasn't flushing correctly and constantly was backing up. I never received a call back until I reached out again and was told by Sal the NEW OWNER someone would be there on Monday morning. The plumber, Larry, that showed up was nice enough and said he would be able to come back either that Thursday or Friday to take care of the two toilets that needed replacing. I never got a call back all week so decided I would call someone else to come look at it. On Friday morning as I'm in my car leaving for work, Larry shows up as I'm leaving and says he is there to install. I told him I never received a call after I specifically told him last time that I wanted to know as soon as possible when he would be coming out again. He then blamed it on the NEW OWNER Sal who supposedly was the one responsible for getting back to me. We decided to go ahead with the $700.00 fix because the toilets needed to be fixed and it had now been 3 weeks since it began. But wait there's more.... this plumber then dropped and spilt toilet bowl water from a shop-vac all over the carpet in the upstairs master bedroom. Not a little A LOT. He cleaned it up as best he could with the shop vac but when I asked for a written statement of the accident he said he would write one up for me after he finished cleaning up. He then went outside, leaving my front door open. Of course, I assumed he was coming back inside so my front door was left open for about 20 min before I went to see what was taking so long. He freaking took off, gone, left without another word. Oh AND he left a bunch of the old toilet assembly in my small bathroom trash can. Completely Unacceptable. It's sad to see a company like this that was once so great fall apart so quickly Don't trust these guys, bad communication, bad service. read more

Ive had issues twice within weeks apart and called these guys. They are amazing!! They came out the same day and handled the issue. They kept me in the loop as to what the problem was and what they were going to do to fix it. I will def be using and referring them in the future. read more